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Amphenol Corporation (APH), headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, designs, manufactures, and markets electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors. Valued at $159.1 billion by market cap, the company's products are used in a variety of industries, including telephone, wireless, and data communications systems, cable television systems, and commercial and military aerospace electronics.
Shares of this interconnect giant have notably outperformed the broader market over the past year. APH has gained 86.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 14%. However, in 2026, APH stock is down 3.8%, compared to the SPX’s marginal rise on a YTD basis.